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Olson named most effective Republican lawmaker

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FAIRMONT – The Center for Effective Lawmaking recently released the State Legislative Effectiveness Scores for Minnesota’s 2023-24 session, and Bjorn Olson, State Representative for District 22A which includes Martin and Faribault Counties, scored the highest out of the Republican ...

Spruce Up group looks for donations for plants

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TRUMAN — If any Truman Veteran has passed within the last year and their family would like to have their name listed on the Memorial Day roll call, contact Pat Jones at (507) 236-4433. We wish Willard and Linda Buelow a happy wedding anniversary on Sunday, May 1. Cards will reach them at 221 ...

CREST to host Carlson Pillow Cleaning Service

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FAIRMONT — Don’t rest your head on the pillow just yet. Caregiver Response Effort and Service Team (CREST) in Fairmont invites all to bring their pillows to the Carlson Pillow Cleaning Service from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today, Thursday, April 30, at the Fairmont Evangelical Covenant ...

New MN law allows ‘happy hour’ for seniors

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FAIRMONT— An omnibus liquor bill that passed earlier this month in Minnesota includes a “grandparents’ happy hour” that will allow nursing homes and assisted living facilities to serve alcohol to residents and their guests starting Aug. 1. According to house.mn.gov, the issue of ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Operate vehicle with expired registration — Erika D. Tverberg, 27, of Mora; fined $115. Trenton R. Dickherber, 22, of Fairmont, was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $285. Also convicted of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Tuesday, April 28 10:40 a.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported at Knollwood Drive and Bayview Street. Assistance was rendered. 1:33 p.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 1100 block of North State Street. 3:07 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in ...